Nominations for the third annual Dragon Awards are being accepted. The Dragon Awards are presented annually at DragonCon and anyone with an e-mail address can nominate or vote for awards in a variety of categories. The nominating period, whcih covers books published between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018, is open until July 20, 2018.For more information…
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N.K. Jemisin has announced that she has asked to withdraw her novel, The Obelisk Gate from the Dragon Award ballot. Jemisin’s announcement comes on the heels of similar announcements by Alison Littlewood and John Scalzi. While the Dragon Awards initially stated they would not honor requests to withdraw works for consideration, they reversed their decision, caused Littlewood’s work to be withdrawn and Scalzi to allow his work to remain on the ballot.

After hearing criticism of their decision not to allow authors to withdraw their works from the ballot, the Dragon Awards have announced their decision to honor those requests. Alison Littlewood has removed her name from the ballot for her previously cited reasons. John Scalzi has elected to remain on the ballot to honor the Dragon Award’s decision and the fans who nominated him. Voters who have voted for Littlewood’s work will receive a new ballot. The deadline for voting has also been extended two days.For more information… (Dragon Awards StatementFor more information… The Verge

As reported previously Alison Littlewood and John Scalzi have announced their decision to withdraw their works from consideration for the Dragon Awards. Littlewood has now posted a response from Pat Henry, Dragon Con’s President, refusing to remove her novel from the official ballot. Presumably, Scalzi has received a similar notification.For more information…

Alison Littlewood and John Scalzi have each announced the withdrawal of their Dragon Award nominated works from the ballot. Littlewood has withdrawn her horror novel The Hidden People, stating ” it has also been brought to my notice that my book has been selected by a voting bloc who are attempting, for reasons of their own, to influence the awards outcome.” Scalzi has withdrawn his science fiction novel The Collapsing Empire because “other finalists are trying to use the book and me as a prop, to advance a manufactured ‘us vs. them’ vote-pumping narrative based on ideology or whatever.”

Dragon Con has announced the nominees for the second Dragon Awards. Anyone can register on their website to vote prior to the deadline. This year’s nominees appeared between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017. The winners will be announced at Dragon Con.

Dragon Con has announced the nominees for the first Dragon Awards. Anyone can register on their website to vote prior to the deadline. This year’s nominees appeared between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. The winners will be announced at Dragon Con.

Dragon Con has announced the creation of the Dragon Awards, which will be given out annually starting this year. Anyone may nominate one title in each category and anyone may vote when the final ballot is announced, not just Dragon Con members. Nominations are open until July 25 and the final ballot will be announced on August 2. Categories for the initial awards are listed below.

Best Science Fiction Novel

Best Fantasy Novel (including Paranormal)

Best Young Adult/Middle Grade Novel

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

Best Alternate History Novel

Best Apocalyptic Novel

Best Horror Novel

Best Comic Book

Best Graphic Novel

Best Episode in a Continuing Science Fiction or Fantasy Series, TV or Internet

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures/Collectable Card/Role-Playing Game